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Cannellini Bean Salad

Vibrant Cannellini Bean Salad for a Quick Healthy Lunch

This Cannellini Bean Salad is a quick, protein-packed dish perfect for a healthy lunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: LUNCH
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 1/2 cup Pitted Kalamata Olives
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice adjust to taste
  • 1-2 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

How to Make Cannellini Bean Salad
  1. In a large bowl, toss in quartered cherry tomatoes, halved Kalamata olives, and rinsed cannellini beans.
  2. Remove the thick stems from the parsley and chop the leaves finely. Add the parsley to the mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together until coated.
  5. Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with feta cheese for an extra burst of flavor.

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